October 9 in History for Kids

October 9 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1581, 1704, 1410, 1804. Violent events and crimes are left off. Each line is a small true thing to ask about, not a whole lesson. February 29 is included so a leap-day birthday still has a page. Walk with the previous and next links, or open the October hub for the rest of the month.

In 1581, Claude Gaspard Bachet de Méziriac was born. Claude became known as french mathematician, poet, and scholar.
In 1704, Johann Andreas Segner was born. Johann became known as german mathematician, physicist, and physician.
In 1410, the first known mention of the Prague astronomical clock.
In 1804, hobart, capital of Tasmania, is founded.

Pair a date with a story in the library or a geography quiz if you want to keep going.